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Name/Model:         Comanche
Designer:           -Mud
Source(s):          Custom Mordel.Net Units
Technology:         Clan
Technology Rating:  F
Tonnage:            60
Configuration:      Biped BattleMech
Era/Year:           Clan Invasion / 3050
Rules (Current):    Standard
Rules (Era):        Standard
Rules (Year):       Standard
Total Cost:         12,312,960 C-Bills
Battle Value:       2,342

Chassis:              Endo Steel
Power Plant:          300 XL
Walking Speed:        54 kph    
Maximum Speed:        86.4 kph  
Jump Jets:            None
    Jump Capacity:    None
Armor:                Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:             
    2 Large Pulse Lasers
    2 ER Large Lasers
    2 Anti-Missile Systems
Manufacturer:         Unknown
    Primary Factory:  Unknown
Communications:       Unknown
Targeting & Tracking: Unknown

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Overview:
    The Comanche provides the second-line clusters of many clans with heavy firepower.  The
    design itself dates from the early part of the 31st century.  The 'mech was originally
    developed by a research team of Wolf and Coyote engineers, and was deployed in small numbers
    by the two Clans as a heavy cavalry unit.  During a Trial against some Coyote forces for the
    rights to a warrior's genetic legacy, the Diamond Sharks captured a nearly intact Comanche.
    
    
    
    
    Taking the design itself as isorla, the Diamond Sharks reengineered the Comanche, and begain
    producing their own model of the 'mech for their own Clusters, as well as for sale to other
    clans.  The Wolf and Coyote Khans attempted to convince the Grand Council to issue an
    injunction against the Diamond Sharks, arguing that the Trial had not been for the 'mech
    design, making the Diamond Shark's use of the design theft.  They were blocked by a
    coalition of other Warden clans who desired the design for themselves, and who preferred to
    buy the 'mech from the Diamond Sharks than to challenge the Wolf or Coyote military, and
    Crusader clans, led by the Jade Falcons, who were willing to take any opportunity which
    presented itself to antagonize Clan Wolf.  The Wolves demanded a Trial of Refusal, but were
    forced to fight against heavy odds because of the severity of the vote against them, and
    were handily defeated by a Diamond Shark force.

Capabilities:
    The Comanche carries a blistering array of lasers, capable of accurately hitting targets at
    ranges in excess of 500 meters.  Dual anti-missile systems gives the design an advantage in
    duels against 'mechs relying on LRMs for long range power.  In a pinch, the system can also
    be used as a conventional machine gun.

Deployment:
    The Comanche remains in production to this day.  The Diamond Sharks have sold large numbers
    of Comanches to many clans, including the Cloud Cobras, Steel Vipers, Star Adders, and
    Goliath Scorpions.  The Wolves continue to deploy this 'mech, and have some stationed in the
    occupation zone.

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Equipment                                                             Mass                      
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Internal Structure:                         Endo Steel                 3.00                     
Engine:                                       300 XL                   9.50                     
    Walking MP:                                 5                                               
    Running MP:                                 8                                               
    Jumping MP:                                 0                                               
Heat Sinks (Double):                         20 [40]                  10.00                     
Gyro:                                        Standard                  3.00                     
Cockpit:                                     Standard                  3.00                     
Armor Factor:                                  163                     8.50                     
    Type:                                 Ferro-Fibrous                                         

                                    Internal         Armor     
                                    Structure        Value     
    Head:                               3              9       
    Center Torso:                      20             24       
    Center Torso (rear):                               8       
    R/L Torso:                         14             20       
    R/L Torso (rear):                                  4       
    R/L Arm:                           10             18       
    R/L Leg:                           14             19       

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Weapons and Ammo                                       Location          Critical     Tonnage   
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Anti-Missile System                                       H                 1          0.50             
Anti-Missile System                                       CT                1          0.50             
Anti-Missile System (Ammo 24)                             RA                1          1.00             
ER Large Laser                                            RA                1          4.00             
Large Pulse Laser                                         RA                2          6.00             
Anti-Missile System (Ammo 24)                             LA                1          1.00             
ER Large Laser                                            LA                1          4.00             
Large Pulse Laser                                         LA                2          6.00             

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Alpha Strike Statistics                                             
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Point Value (PV): 41
TP: BM,  SZ: 3,  TMM: 2,  MV: 10"
Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 4,  OV: 1
Armor (A): 5,  Structure (S): 3
Specials: AMS, CASE, OVL
 
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